Employment law is constantly evolving, and businesses must stay compliant with legal requirements to avoid disputes and regulatory penalties. Our solicitors provide ongoing employment law support, helping businesses develop legally sound workplace practices while reducing the risk of claims and litigation.

Our expertise includes:

• Advising on employment rights, obligations, and employer responsibilities.

• Drafting legally compliant policies and workplace procedures.

• Managing disputes, grievances, and disciplinary actions.

• Advising on working hours, holiday pay, and employee benefits.

With a strategic and commercially focused approach, we help businesses navigate employment law efficiently and confidently.

A well-drafted employment contract and workplace policy can prevent disputes and ensure clear expectations between employers and employees. At Greymore, we draft, review, and advise on:

• Employment contracts, including permanent, fixed-term, and zero-hour agreements.

• HR policies and employee handbooks, ensuring compliance with UK employment law.

• Confidentiality agreements, restrictive covenants, and non-compete clauses.

• Policies on disciplinary procedures, grievances, and whistleblowing.

By ensuring that contracts and policies are legally robust, we help businesses reduce risk and maintain a compliant and productive workforce.

Ensuring compliance with employment laws and workplace regulations is crucial for business continuity and risk management. At Greymore, we help businesses implement HR best practices, ensuring they meet legal obligations while fostering a positive work environment.

We assist with:

• Compliance audits, ensuring adherence to employment law, health & safety, and HR regulations.

• Workplace investigations, ensuring fair treatment and due process.

• Training for HR teams and managers on employment law and compliance.

• Advising on flexible working, parental leave, and remote working policies.

Our proactive compliance approach helps businesses avoid disputes, legal claims, and reputational risks.

Workplace disputes can be costly and disruptive, making swift and strategic resolution essential. At Greymore, we help businesses resolve employment conflicts through negotiation, mediation, and, when necessary, litigation.

Our expertise includes:

• Defending unfair dismissal, wrongful termination, and discrimination claims.

• Resolving contract disputes, redundancy challenges, and workplace grievances.

• Representing employers in employment tribunals and court proceedings.

To learn more about how we assist with employment disputes and legal representation, visit Dispute Resolution to explore our Dispute Resolution and Litigation Services in detail.

Managing redundancies and workforce restructuring requires careful planning and legal compliance. Whether responding to economic challenges or business expansion, we help employers navigate redundancy processes fairly and lawfully.

Our services include:

• Advising on redundancy procedures, selection criteria, and consultations.

• Handling collective redundancies, ensuring compliance with legal obligations.

• Drafting settlement agreements, securing smooth workforce transitions.

• Mitigating legal risks, reducing the likelihood of redundancy-related claims.

With strategic legal guidance, we help businesses manage workforce changes efficiently while maintaining compliance.

UK businesses must comply with equality laws to ensure a fair and inclusive workplace. At Greymore, we assist employers in preventing discrimination claims and ensuring compliance with the Equality Act 2010.

Our expertise includes:

• Advising on diversity and inclusion policies, ensuring compliance with legal obligations.

• Defending discrimination claims, including gender, age, race, and disability disputes.

• Handling workplace harassment, victimisation, and bullying cases.

• Providing training and guidance on equality and workplace rights.
  

By promoting fair employment practices, we help businesses reduce legal risks and foster a compliant workplace.

Managing employee performance and dismissals requires legal precision and procedural fairness. Employers must ensure that dismissals are justified, legally compliant, and well-documented to avoid legal claims.

We assist businesses in:

• Conducting performance reviews, ensuring fair assessments.

• Managing disciplinary procedures, ensuring due process.

• Handling gross misconduct dismissals, reducing legal exposure.

• Advising on unfair dismissal risks, avoiding employment tribunal claims.

With practical legal support, we help businesses handle employee terminations lawfully while protecting their commercial interests.